Rent a sloop on the Vechtplassen

Renting a sloop on the Amstel

A day trip along the Amstel from Amsterdam to Ouderkerk in an open sloop with no boating licence required. What it costs, how to book, and what you'll see along the way.

Renting a Motorboat on the Vinkeveense Plassen

A day out on the Vinkeveense Plassen between Amsterdam and Utrecht, with crystal-clear sandy islands and swimming spots. Motorboat without a licence, from 250 euros per day.

Learning to sail on the Loosdrechtse Plassen for beginners

A half-day or full-day sailing lesson on the Loosdrechtse Plassen for beginners, with an instructor or as part of a group course at a sailing school.

Rent a sloop on Utrecht's city centre canals for half a day

Three to four hours of self-skippered cruising through Utrecht's canals and singels, ideal for a morning or afternoon block with a short stop at a wharf terrace.

Rent a Sloop on the Loosdrechtse Plassen

A day of boating on the Loosdrechtse Plassen from Oud-Loosdrecht, past marinas and reed beds. Sloop without a boating licence, from 200 euros per half-day.

Renting a sloop in Utrecht city centre

Half a day cruising the Oudegracht and Nieuwegracht in an electric sloop, past wharf cellars and bridges. No boating licence required, from 60 euros per hour.

Open dinghy sailing on the Vinkeveense Plassen

A half-day on an open sailing dinghy across the Vinkeveense Plassen, departing from a sailing school or marina in Vinkeveen.

Renting a sloop without a boat licence: rules and tips

A practical guide for anyone who wants to rent a sloop without a boat licence. Rules, speed limits, age requirements and what to ask the rental company beforehand.

Renting a sloop on the Vinkeveense Plassen for half a day

Three to four hours of self-skippered sailing on clear open water, with a short swimming stop at a sandy islet and plenty of time for a terrace or picnic on board.

Rent a sloop on the Vechtplassen half day

Four hours of boating on the Vecht and surrounding lakes from Vreeland or Breukelen, past country estates and tea pavilions. Sloop with no boating licence required.

Rent a motorboat on the Maasplassen for half a day

Half a day out on the Maasplassen near Roermond, with a loop around the Hatenboerplas and a stop at a shallow little beach.

Renting a Sloep on the Veerse Meer

A day out boating on the Veerse Meer in Zeeland in a sloep, past islands like Schelphoek and small harbours Veere and Kamperland. Brackish water, mild tidal regime.

Renting a boat without a licence on the Canal du Midi

Glide between plane trees and locks on the Canal du Midi, aboard an electric or diesel boat with no licence required, for a day trip departing from Capestang or Homps.

Renting a boat without a licence on the Dordogne near Sarlat

Spend half a day gliding along the Dordogne in the Périgord Noir aboard a licence-free electric boat, between La Roque-Gageac, Beynac and their towering cliffs.

Renting a Boat on Volendam and Edam

A day sailing between the stilt village of Marken, the harbour of Volendam, and the old quaysides of Edam. Quiet engine, wide skies, four fixed stops.

Renting a rowboat on the Naardermeer

A day out on the calm waters around the oldest nature reserve in the Netherlands, with boarding near Naarden or a whisper boat excursion across the lake itself.

Renting a sloop on the Zoetermeer lakes

A day out on the Zoetermeerse Plas and the Noord Aa in an open sloop with no boating licence required. What it costs, where to board and which route suits you.

Renting a boat without a licence on Lake Annecy

Set out for a half-day or full day on Lake Annecy aboard a licence-free electric boat, exploring the Baie d'Albigny, Talloires and the reed beds at the far end of the lake.

Renting a Boat on Chiemsee Without a Boat License

A day out on Bavaria's Chiemsee, no boat license required, in an electric boat or rowboat. With views of Herreninsel and Fraueninsel, you can take it easy and enjoy the lake.

Rent a sloop on the Kagerplassen Leiden

A day of boating on the Kagerplassen north of Leiden in a sloop without a boating licence. Wide lakes, islands and a connection to the Oude Rijn.

Renting a sloop on the Maasplassen Limburg

A day out on the Maasplassen between Roermond and Stevensweert in a sloop, past sandy beaches and islands. A boating licence is recommended on the larger lakes.

Renting a boat without a licence on the Lot near Cahors

Piloting a boat without a licence on the Lot near Cahors for a day, between limestone cliffs, quiet locks and hilltop villages of the Quercy.